Introduction of Small Stitch Small Bite technique: a retrospective long-term follow-up.

Purpose: Standardization of abdominal wall closure is suggested to improve quality and reduce the risk for late abdominal wall complications. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of a structured introduction of guidelines for abdominal wall closure on the rates of incisional hernia and wound dehiscence.

Methods: All procedures performed via a midline incision in 2010-2011 and 2016-2017 at Capio St Göran's Hospital were identified and assessed for complications and risk factors.

Open cholecystectomy for all patients in the era of laparoscopic surgery - a prospective cohort study.

Background: Open cholecystectomy through a small incision is an alternative to laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods: From 1 January 2002 through 31 December 2003, all operations upon the gallbladder in a district hospital with emergency admission and responsibility for surgical training were done as intended small-incision open cholecystectomy.

Results: 182 women and 90 men with a median age of 56 (interquartile range 45 to 68 years) underwent cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallbladder disease, 170 as elective and 102 as emergency cases.